Care Coordinator - Court Diversion - Palatka, FL

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 23,412 - 33,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on cell phone plans

PTO for vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Florida seeks a Care Coordinator to implement and monitor comprehensive care plans for clients with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, linking clients with services, and advocating for them in legal and community settings. Ideal candidates have a BA/BS degree and experience in mental health or criminal justice. Join a vibrant team providing compassionate care and enjoy benefits like generous PTO, health insurance, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience serving individuals with mental illness or similar populations.
• Forensic and/or criminal justice experience preferred.
• Current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments to identify client needs.
• Develop Plan of Care with specific goals alongside clients.
• Advocate for clients with community agencies and legal entities.

Skills

Communication skills

Client advocacy

Assessment skills

Education

BA/BS in health related, psychology, social work

Job description

Position Title: Care Coordinator - Court Diversion
Location: Palatka, FL
Salary: $20.60 / hour | Non-Exempt

$3,000 hiring incentive after 30 days of employment for select programs. Inquire within!

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

As a Care Coordinator for Court Diversion, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will:

• Completes comprehensive assessments, assessing the total needs of the client.
• Develops, with the client's input and agreement, a Plan of Care with specific goals and objectives to resolve service needs.
• Links the client and family with services and resources identified in the plan of care promoting recovery.
• Maintains contact with all staff/agencies providing services for the purpose of monitoring clients' progress and assessing appropriateness of services.
• Serves as an advocate for the client with a wide variety of community agencies, legal entities, and Meridian programs.
• Conducts face-to-face visits to monitor progress in implementation of the plan of care, including home visits, court appearances, jail, residential units and inpatient psychiatric care facilities.
• Prepares and maintains client records and ensures quality of documentation of medical records.
• Records every activity engaged on behalf of a client on a daily basis via Progress Notes.
• Researches, develops and maintains a comprehensive list of community resources that includes addresses, phone numbers, and names of contacts for each resource, including jail personnel, court representative, public defender/ states attorney and assistant.
• Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives

What We're Looking For

• BA/BS from an accredited university with major course work in the areas of: health related, psychology, social work.
• Minimum 1-year experience serving persons with mental illness/severe mental illness or similar populations. Forensic and/or criminal justice experience preferred.
• Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Vibrant Culture: Friendly, flexible, and engaging work environment with regular celebrations and wellness events.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
• Retirement & Compensation: Competitive salary and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.